The Extraordinary Tale Of Thomas Vaughan And His Never Ending Quest For Unfailing Good Humour Poem by Thomas Vaughan Jones

The Extraordinary Tale Of Thomas Vaughan And His Never Ending Quest For Unfailing Good Humour

Rating: 5.0


In miserable circumstance
with heart and spirit low,
Poor Thomas is disconsolate
and knows not where to go.

He has entered into hospital
and finds to his dismay,
there are those who lurk in ambush
as he goes upon his way.

There are pretty little nurses
who would bathe his weary head,
but some others, more malevolent
who haunt his lonely bed.

Here’s a confident consultant
with a mildly manic grin,
who declares that they will operate,
once they can fit him in.

There’s another dreadful creature
who emerges from the gloom,
giving cause for consternation
when she comes into the room.

For she waves a monstrous needle
which she brandishes with zest.
She declares she’s going to steal some blood
and take it off to test!

She already had an armful
and she’s coming back for more
while he shakes his head and wonders
what on earth she wants it for!

But the ultimate in horrors
superseded by a squeal,
like a soul in mortal torment
or a rusty trolley wheel

Is a cartload of emetics,
which attendants serve with glee,
telling unsuspecting patients
that it’s just a cup of tea.

I avoid a confrontation
as I bow my head in sorrow,
and I pray in desperation
that things might improve tomorrow….

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
As always, the wannabee professional submits addendums to hes biography in the third person. Hasta ka vista until mid June, while i recuperate.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
* Sunprincess * 23 June 2014

...........very nicely written....and a beautiful title.....truly hope you are feeling well and everyone at the hospital treated you nicely....wishing you the very best....

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Valerie Dohren 07 May 2014

Hope you are recuperating well now Thomas, and that your malady is not too serious. Very best wishes for a speedy recovery, and its a great poem btw.

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Poetheart Morgan 04 May 2014

You are fantastic Poet....Great write and strong spirit...Yes Poet you sustain your good mood....

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Colleen Courtney 02 May 2014

Ha! This is truly a great write! Great rhythm too! What a wonderful treat! ! !

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